1979 Map of Gunsight Hills South

About this map

Sierra Blanca and Little Blanca Mountain dominate this corner of Hudspeth County, where the desert floor meets significant relief. The landscape is defined by the critical infrastructure of the late 1970s, notably the parallel lines of the Texas and Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads which skirt the southern reaches of the quadrangle. Water management is central to life in this arid environment, evidenced by a network of distributed tanks and wells such as Gunsight Tank, Pajaro Tank, and Ward Tank that support local ranching or transit needs. Significant geological landmarks including Little Round Top and Triple Hill provide orientation points across the terrain, while the winding Arroyo Balluco and Lasca Branch mark the natural drainage patterns. The map also captures human imprints like a Golf Course and several prospects, suggesting a mix of recreational and mineral interests near Mile High.